vail valley medical center patient portal

What is the Vail Health Patient Portal?

The Vail Health Patient Portal is a secure online website that gives you convenient, 24-hour access to personal health information. Not enrolled? Click and enroll at VailHealth.org/enroll Pay your bill - Accounts with an outstanding insurance balance will not appear on this patient portal.

How many beds does Vail Health have?

Vail Health is a nonprofit, community health care system with locations in Eagle and Summit counties. Vail Health offers a 56-bed hospital, 24/7 emergency care, helipad, urgent care clinics, cancer care, breast centers, cardiovascular services, surgery, childbirth, physical therapy, internal medicine, endocrinology, and more.

Is there a 24/7 emergency department in Vail?

Vail Health is a nonprofit community health care system serving patients and guests from around the world. Locally operated and governed by a volunteer board of directors, Vail Health includes a 56-bed hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission. Our 24/7 emergency department in Vail is a Level III Trauma Center with an onsite helipad for necessary medical transports.

What are the cancer treatment centers in Vail?

The Steadman Clinic's approach to wellness relies on the collaboration of the physician, the patient and the physical therapist. If surgery is required to correct an orthopaedic disorder or injury, the clinic has access to four convenient, state …

What is the recovery room called after anesthesia?

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is also called the recovery room. After surgery, you will be transferred to the PACU for close monitoring. The PACU staff is composed of RNs, who are Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified. PACU RNs assist patients to a safe return to consciousness post anesthesia, minimizing complications or adverse reactions to drugs and treatments.

How to eat before surgery?

The Night Before Your Surgery 1 Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night prior to your surgery (unless otherwise directed by your surgeon). 2 Refrain from eating gum, mints or hard candy after midnight. 3 Certain medications may be taken with a sip of water (maximum 16 ounces) the morning of your surgery (the PSP RN will discuss these medications with you). 4 If you smoke, it is highly recommended that you quit 4-6 weeks prior to any elective surgery. All smokers are highly encouraged to refrain from smoking 24 hours prior to surgery. 5 Avoid alcohol or limit alcohol the night before surgery. 6 Please do not shave your surgical site. Report any cuts or abrasions on your skin to your pre-op nurse or physician prior to surgery. 7 Please notify your physician of any recent colds or flu symptoms immediately, preferably prior to coming to the hospital on the day of surgery as your surgery may need to be canceled.

Can you smoke before surgery?

All smokers are highly encouraged to refrain from smoking 24 hours prior to surgery. Avoid alcohol or limit alcohol the night before surgery. Please do not shave your surgical site. Report any cuts or abrasions on your skin to your pre-op nurse or physician prior to surgery.

Hospitalist Services

Vail Health's hospitalists coordinate and ensure continuity of care for patients from admission to discharge, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Hospitalists are medical providers who specialize in inpatient care.

FAQs

Yes. Children admitted to the Emergency Department are seen by board-certified emergency physicians, who are medical doctors.